Atractylodes koreana
Atractylodes koreana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Atractylodes koreana, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, this plant is primarily utilized for its potent digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains bioactive compounds that support gastrointestinal health, making it a significant botanical resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Atractylis Chinensis Var. Koreana · Atractylis Koreana
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Atractylodes koreanaSynonyms
- Atractylis chinensis var. koreana
- Atractylis koreana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Atractylodes as the species Atractylodes koreanas.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atractylodes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions in East Asia. Within the borders of China, it can be found growing in the Manchuria region. It is also documented to inhabit the North-Central part of China. Moving across the sea, the species is widely distributed throughout the Korean peninsula. Therefore, its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in these specific parts of Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atractylodes koreana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Atractylenolide I, Atractylenolide II, Atractylenolide III, Atractylon.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Atractylenolide I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Atractylenolide II | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Atractylenolide III | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Atractylon | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Atractylenolide I
- Journal of separation science
Atractylenolide II
- Journal of separation science
Atractylenolide III
- Journal of separation science
Atractylon
- Journal of separation science
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | Journal of separation science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |